Question

which of the following best defines exigence in a rhetorical situation? the time and place in which a piece is presented the motivating force behind a piece the claim a speaker is making about a subject

Explanation:

In rhetorical theory, exigence refers to the motivating force or issue that calls for a response. It is the reason why a piece of communication (such as a speech or an essay) is created. The time and place of presentation is more related to the context or setting (which could be part of the broader rhetorical situation but not specifically exigence). The claim a speaker makes is the argument or thesis, not the exigence.

Answer:

the motivating force behind a piece